Green Lantern (1976) Issue 133 Review

Cover Artist Jim Starlin does a decent job with each characters’ respective proportions. However, Hal Jordan/Green Lantern is in a pose that suggests he should either be dead or physically disabled. Starlin also overdoes the overall size of Dr. Polaris. This oversizing, and Starlin drawing so many elements on the cover causes problems for letterer […]

The Flash (1959) Issue 254 Review

The cover is by penciller Dick Dillin and inker Joe Rubinstein. It suggests a much better, or at least a different plot, than what the narrative actually presents. As for the design Barry looks a little top heavy. However, his position (and the colors of his costume) draw the eye. While the speed lines add […]

DC COMICS PRESENTS (1978) ISSUE 32 REVIEW WITH SPOILERS

Warning Of Spoilers! The cover art has a poorly chosen color palette, especially those for the leaves and the sky. While the title text is overshadowed by the announcement of the back-up feature and the main story’s stars. Not to mention Lois Lane’s design has several flaws, most notably her right hand and knee. As […]

THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERBOY (1980) ISSUE 6 REVIEW

This issue’s story title is a little too large, especially the first word. Also the text feels like it is missing a word or two. While the cover has Superboy’s face looking more like Supertot’s. As for the interior visuals they are okay, but the art does leave little room in one panel for lettering. […]

WONDER WOMAN (1942) ISSUE 251 REVIEW WITH SPOILERS

Warning of spoilers! The cover of this issue features Wonder Woman being kicked off a building. While this is a good idea in concept for intriguing potential readers it fails in execution due to her assailant apparently falling as well. As for the writing there is horrible characterization with Wonder Woman’s stand-in thinking and acting […]